Weekly Weigh In week of 11/5

Hello to all of my November 2006 Buddies I hope all of you had a fabulous week. So tell me, are you doing anything special to celebrate your 1 year Surgiversary? I am not sure what I'm doing ... ???? I am still in awe - that 1 year has gone by so fast. So many huge changes have happened for all of us! Congrats to all of you! If you are at goal and maintaining! Bravo to you If you are close to goal - KEEP GOING you CAN do it!!!!! Truth is no matter where YOU are on YOUR journey - stay focused and *BE DETERMINED* Here we go here are my stats ... Starting weight 250.5 Last week = 142 This week = 140 Loss this week = 0 Total loss = 110.5 Current BMI = 22.6 How did you do? KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO Hugs, Britt quotes of the week ----> (LOVE this one) You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction.

I'm in swell hell. I have weird pockets of fluid all over my body. I gained 11.5 pounds after surgery. I'm hoping that this ends soon! Starting weight 234 Last week = 138 This week = 148 Loss this week = +10 Hoping you all have a great week! Wanda

*Swell Hell* is right! Are you drinking lots of water? YOU POOR THING! You are awesome hang in there - you KNOW that you gian is due to *swell hell* hugs, Britt

Yes, I'm drinking a lot! I just can't seem to get enough fluids. I have no appetite at all--which is a good thing since I can't exercise for awhile. Tommorrow is your one year anniversary. You have done so well. 110 pounds is fantastic! I'm not sure if I'll ever get to 100 pounds, and if I don't that's ok. I would be happy to maintain at 140 (+ or - 2 pounds). You look fabulous. Wanda

I've heard it can take a while (UGH) for the sweeling to go down - Hang in there. Are you draining a lot? How was your first post op check up? I cannot believe tomorrow is 1 year! I am happy to be *maintaining* - thanks a bunch! hugs, Britt

I wouldn't say that I'm draining a lot. One drain was 25cc in 24 hours, the other was 20cc. My first post-op visit is on Wednesday.

wow that really isn't a lot considering keep on drinking water, I look forward to your first post op visit update

Wanda, You shouldn't have even gotten on a scale yet! You know all that is just fluid!!! I'm not going to get near a scale for several weeks! I think I'll have my husband keep it hostage! Well, I have one of those doctor type scales so maybe he can put a rope or chain around it!!! Glad you are doing as well as you are!

Happy Monday! As you probably know, I had a pretty rough week with the accident and going to the Dr's all week. I was not allowed to go to the gym and my carb cravings were out of control. The stress effect was horrible. I tried to curb my appetite but not being able to exercise didn't help anything. That is my normal release when the cravings strike. Anyway, my week was a wash. No loss, No gain. Stayed exactly the same at 222 lbs. I am hoping to be cleared for exercise tomorrow. I plan on taking a couple of walks today to help combat the cravings and just to help feel better. I hope everyone has a great week. Hugs, Valorie

Considering --- Staying the same is GOOD hang in there Valorie have a great week!